Little Things You Should Know When Buying Beaded Jewelry

From emerald cut engagement rings. Beads never really left the scene, even after Cher decided to hang up her costumes.  In fact, you can wear beads even if it’s not Mardi Gras.  Beads are so flexible and adaptable that the possibilities of their use and design are truly limited only by your imagination.  Here are some things you should know when buying beaded Jewelry:

Price should equal quality.
When checking out beaded Jewellery, look for quality of materials, design and construction.  Do colors look harmonized or do they complement one another?  Are the materials authentic, imitation or synthetic?  Some beads can be made to resemble more expensive stones so make sure you know.

Beads are sometimes combined with more costly materials such as semi-precious stones and precious metals, which significantly increase their price.  Check the quality of these materials as well.

What type of beads are you buying?
You can’t spot quality beaded Jewellery if you don’t know the material it’s made of.  Beads can be made using metal, ceramic, plastic, wood, clay, glass and other natural materials such as seeds, seashells and coral.  Quality will depend on how the bead looks like, their size, make, color, sheen, etc.  

Size and measurement matter.
If you’re buying beaded Jewelry of approximately the same size, make sure that they have even sizes and shape.  With even-sized Jewelry, what you’re aiming for is symmetry.  Try the Jewellery on and look at yourself from about 3 to 5 feet away.  If you find something is askew or not right, other people will notice it, too.

With asymmetrical Jewellery, check the quality and then put it on to see how well it will complement your height and body shape.  Measure if you can.  If the seller says the strand is 20″ in length, it shouldn’t measure 19″ or 18″.

Look for flaws.
Whether you’re buying a string of beaded Jewelry, a belt or a necklace, inspect the beads for chips and cracks.  Check the holes.  Holes are often overlooked by people shopping for beaded Jewellery but if you’re buying some expensive stuff, you might as well know what you’re getting.  Holes should be a comfortable size for the string; not too big and not too small.  If you hold the bead by the end clasp, the thread or string shouldn’t show too much.

The holes on the beads should also be neat.  Holes that are uneven or show cracks and chipping at the edges are often a mark of bad craftsmanship.  They can also tear at the string or thread.  If you find these flaws on cheap Jewellery, that’s probably fine but if the beaded Jewellery is rather expensive, you might want to think twice.

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